Elderly Care with Empathy: Dr. Anthony Di Cintio on Bringing Back Medical House Calls
An eighty-eight-year-old man stands in his living room. Tired, near the end of his life. He asks his wife for one....
The Study Station Nobody Sells You
It's 1 a.m. You're in bed, laptop balanced on a duvet, chin tucked toward your chest like you're reading the fine print...
The Peel Deal: What the Research Actually Says About Apple Season
You're at a farm stand somewhere north of the city in late September. The air smells like cold dirt and cider...
Elderly Care with Empathy: Dr. Anthony Di Cintio on Bringing Back Medical House Calls
An eighty-eight-year-old man stands in his living room. Tired, near the end of his life. He asks his wife for one....
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Why Canadians Need to Pay Attention
Every September, Canadians are asked to turn their attention to one of the country's most lethal — and least understood...
MIND MATTERS
Your Fall Reset: Simple Routines That Help Habits Stick
There's a reason September feels like a second January for so many Canadians. As kids head back to school...
The Overzealous Smoke Alarm: Why Back-to-School Anxiety Goes Off Before There Is a Fire
Back-to-school anxiety explained: what happens inside your child, what to watch for, what actually helps, and...
The Psychology of Play: Why Adults Need Summer Recess Too
As the long days of summer stretch out, many Canadian adults watch children fill parks and playgrounds while they...
Managing Vacation Anxiety – How to Unplug from the Office Truly
Visualize this. It is the first day of what has been anticipated by you all the way since March. You made an...
TECH TALK
The Study Station Nobody Sells You
It's 1 a.m. You're in bed, laptop balanced on a duvet, chin tucked toward your chest like you're reading the fine print...
Blue Light Glasses: Fact or Fiction for Better Sleep?
As Canadians spend more time than ever staring at screens—with 72% clocking over 8 hours daily on digital devices...
Wearable Tech: Are Fitness Trackers Helping or Hurting Your Body Image?
“By the time you finish reading this sentence, your fitness tracker has likely logged another dozen steps.” In my own experience...
Ergonomics for the Hybrid Worker: Avoiding the Couch-Slouch
You're on a video call from your kitchen table, laptop propped on a stack of cookbooks, neck craned forward...
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WELLNESS WISDOM
The 24/7 of You: Why it is the Ultimate Season for a Self-Care Overhaul
Let’s say today the Canadian summer is at its peak, and you are probably trying to make the most of your time by...
Beyond the Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Winter Well Being
For many Canadians, winter’s shorter days bring more than cold hands and icy streets. Feelings of sadness, fatigue and...
When Temperatures Plunge: Understanding Cold Weather Risks and Staying Safe
Canada is famous for its winters, but plummeting temperatures bring real health risks. The federal...
Feeding the Winter Body: Vitamin D, Nutrition and Staying Well
Sunlight triggers the production of vitamin D, a hormone vital for bone, muscle, immune and mood health...
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BEAUTIFICATION
Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Wellness: Navigating Choice, Identity and Safety
Cosmetic surgery has long straddled the line between medicine and aesthetics, offering procedures that reshape...
Global and Regional Spending on Cosmetics and Beauty Products (2025–2026)
The cosmetics and beauty industry has transformed from a discretionary niche into a global economic force...
The New Era of Rhinoplasty: What Patients Need to Know
For years, rhinoplasty has been viewed through a narrow lens—either as...
HEALTH HUB
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Why Canadians Need to Pay Attention
Every September, Canadians are asked to turn their attention to one of the country's most lethal — and least understood...
Health Awareness of the Month: June 14 – World Blood Donor Day
Just picture this: It's a hectic day at a Toronto trauma centre, and a patient comes in after sustaining severe injuries...
From Oxford to Canada: Dr. Tim Stockwell on Alcohol, Society, and What We Get Wrong
Dr. Tim Stockwell has spent his career chasing one question that shapes millions of lives: How does alcohol truly affect us?...
Parkinson’s Awareness: Separating Fact from Fiction
Sitting at breakfast, I noticed my husband's hands were shaking. It was the first sign that Parkinson's had...
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Inside Canada’s Clinic Crunch: Why Accessing Primary Care Is Still Hard
Canadian health care is built around publicly funded physician services, yet millions of people struggle... -
Canada’s Hospitals at a Crossroads: Excellence, Expectations and Extended Waits
Canada boasts some of the world’s most respected hospitals, yet patients’ experiences do not always... -
Beyond Pink: Understanding Breast Cancer Risks and the Power of Early Detection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 22,000 women in Canada... -
Understanding Psoriatic Disease
World Psoriasis Day on October 29 raises awareness about psoriasis and...
HOLISTIC HEALING
Your Winter Immunity Game Plan
As days shorten and Canadians retreat indoors, cold and flu season starts its annual comeback: the office cough, the school...
Eye Health Screenings: Getting Kids Ready for the Classroom
As Canadian families prepare for the return to school, one essential health check often gets overlooked: the...
Pet Health in the Dog Days of Summer: Preventing Paw Burns and Heatstroke
As summer temperatures rise across Canada, from the humid streets of Toronto to the sunbaked trails of Alberta...
Heatwave Safety: Recognizing and Preventing Heat Exhaustion
When the temperature soars, your body works hard to keep you cool. Most days, a glass of water, a shady spot...
GREEN LIVING
Menopause and Your Heart: What Changes, What Matters, and What to Ask Your Doctor
Heart disease has a reputation problem in Canada: too many people still picture it as a man’s disease. But it remains...
Splash Safely: Why Your Skin and Ears Might Throw a Summer Tantrum
Think about the ideal day out by the lake. The cooler is packed, you've found the perfect spot to lie on the beach, and now...
Men’s Health Checklist: Screenings You Shouldn’t Ignore This Year
For decades, Canadian men have embraced a "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" approach to health. “As a man, I can...
Come Together: Canadian Mental Health Week, May 4–10
Every May, something important happens across Canada. In schools, workplaces, community centres, and...
SURVIVOR'S SAGA
Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt: The Leadership Mindset That Turns Barriers into Breakthroughs with Resilience, Reinvention, and Real Leadership
Tracy Schmitt doesn’t just talk about resilience — she embodies it. Known globally as Unstoppable Tracy, she has...
Living Without Limits: Judy Mitri on Type 1 Diabetes, Resilience, and Redefining Strength
Some people build careers. Others build momentum. Judy Mitri does both. Her life reads like a masterclass in...
Stu Schwartz: Life Lessons acquired from Beating Cancer Twice, Surviving a Heart Attack, and Inspiring Ottawa’s Community
Stu Schwartz’s story reads like a blockbuster script - radio fame, life-threatening battles...
Turning Pain into Purpose: Angie Poirier’s Journey from Oncology Mom to Cancer Advocate
Angie Poirier didn’t ask for the cancer fight to arrive at her doorstep. But when...
MONEY TALKS
Health Insurance for Your Career: Why peace of mind comes from knowing you have options
Most of us insure the things we value. Our health. Our homes. Our cars. We don’t protect them because...
Burnout and Beyond: Building Healthy Workplaces
Canadian workplaces are in crisis. Surveys indicate that 70 % of employees...
Are Healthcare ETFs Ready for a Comeback or Just Catching Their Breath?
For much of 2025, healthcare stocks have looked tired. The S&P 500 Healthcare...
Pharmacies Are Becoming Canada’s New Front Door to Primary Care
On a Friday morning in Surrey a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist is doing...
From Dopamine and Brain Chemistry to Business Strategy That Drives Entrepreneurs: A Deep Dive with Neil Seeman on What Makes Us Tick
Imagine a man whose second word as a child was “dopamine.” Raised in a medical lab...
HEALTHY BITES
The Peel Deal: What the Research Actually Says About Apple Season
You're at a farm stand somewhere north of the city in late September. The air smells like cold dirt and cider...
The Toll Booth and the Meter: What Canning and Freezing Actually Cost Your Vegetables
What canning and freezing really do to nutrients, why heat sometimes helps, and the acidity rule that keeps...
Farmers’ Market Feasts: Maximizing Local Summer Produce
There is a moment in the Canadian summer—brief, golden, and intensely flavourful—when the farmers' market becomes...
Hydration Hacks: Beyond Plain Water for Summer Sweat Sessions
Canada's summers pack a punch. From the humidity of southern Ontario to the dry heat rolling across the Prairies...
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Elderly Care with Empathy: Dr. Anthony Di Cintio on Bringing Back Medical House Calls
An eighty-eight-year-old man stands in his living room. Tired, near the end of his life. He asks his wife for one....
Nature’s Unlabelled Aisle: What Late-Summer Foraging Asks of You Before You Eat Anything
Late-summer foraging explained: why there is no shortcut test, what apps get wrong, how the knowledge is really learned...
Saving Lives Before Symptoms Strike: How Dr. David Messika‑Zeitoun Is Transforming Heart Valve Care in Canada
Dr. David Messika-Zeitoun is a global leader in valvular heart disease, combining scientific precision with deeply...
Community Gardens: Cultivating Food and Neighbourhood Bonds
On a sunny Saturday morning in many Canadian neighbourhoods, a community garden is one of the liveliest places...
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Women Build Day, organized in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Niagara, is designed to bring women together to actively contribute to building safe, affordable housing while promoting empowerment, collaboration, and community engagement. The initiative reflects a broader goal of addressing housing challenges by creating opportunities for individuals to make a tangible, hands-on impact while strengthening a shared sense of purpose.
This year, Rohini D’Cunha played a key role in bringing this vision to life by organizing and leading a dedicated team for the event. Known for her strong commitment to community and her ability to connect people around meaningful causes, Rohini brought colleagues together to contribute not only to construction efforts but also to a collective mission of creating lasting change.
For the Niagara BuildHERS, participation in this day goes beyond the physical act of building—it represents a commitment to fostering dignity, opportunity, and long-term stability for families in need of safe housing. They also recognize the support of University of Niagara Falls Canada in cultivating a culture that encourages community involvement and enables initiatives like this through active volunteer engagement.
Niagara BuildHERS demonstrate how purpose-driven action, when combined with teamwork and opportunity, can result in meaningful and lasting impact.
This year, Rohini D’Cunha played a key role in bringing this vision to life by organizing and leading a dedicated team for the event. Known for her strong commitment to community and her ability to connect people around meaningful causes, Rohini brought colleagues together to contribute not only to construction efforts but also to a collective mission of creating lasting change.
For the Niagara BuildHERS, participation in this day goes beyond the physical act of building—it represents a commitment to fostering dignity, opportunity, and long-term stability for families in need of safe housing. They also recognize the support of University of Niagara Falls Canada in cultivating a culture that encourages community involvement and enables initiatives like this through active volunteer engagement.
Niagara BuildHERS demonstrate how purpose-driven action, when combined with teamwork and opportunity, can result in meaningful and lasting impact.
FIT & FAB
Healthy Aging: Why Strength Training Is a Cornerstone of Bone Density
As Canadians live longer, the conversation around healthy aging is shifting away from simply adding years to life...
The Importance of Rest Days in Your Summer Fitness Routine
As summer arrives with its long daylight hours and inviting outdoor conditions, the temptation to ramp up your fitness...
Trailblazing: The Best Accessible Hiking Trails Across Canada
salty boardwalks on the Atlantic coast to city-side green spaces in Ottawa–Gatineau and coast-to-coast mapping on the...
Outdoor Yoga: Canada’s Most Beautiful Studio Is Outside
Fresh air, birdsong, a mat beneath your feet, and the scent of pine or saltwater in the breeze—outdoor yoga is...
SPECTRUM OF HOPE
Invisible Disabilities and Workplace Inclusion
Invisible disabilities encompass chronic pain, mental-health conditions...
Breaking Stigma: Learning Disabilities and ADHD Awareness Month
October is Learning Disabilities (LD) and ADHD Awareness Month. The Learning...
Beyond Meltdowns: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities and How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children with Autism Navigate the World
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts...
Rethinking Neurodiversity: Canada’s Shift Toward Acceptance and Belonging
Every April 2, Canada joins the world in recognizing Autism Awareness Day...
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Can Artificial Intelligence Restore Empathy to Medicine? A Review of Eric J. Topol’s “Deep Medicine”
Past the Keyboard: How Deep Learning and the "Gift of Time" Can Heal Shallow Healthcare in Canada...
The Simple Device That Is Keeping People Alive During an Age of Excessive Complexity: An Analysis of Atul Gawande’s “The Checklist Manifesto”
From Surgical Safety to Money Management: How Expertise Is Not Sufficient To Stop Avoidable Mistakes...
Why Your Microbiome is the Secret to Wellness: A Review of Giulia Enders’ “Gut”
To most of us, the gut is a "Quasimodo" in the body’s architecture – unappealing, uneven and disregarded until it...
Is Your Destiny Written in DNA? A Review of Siddhartha Mukherjee’s “The Gene”
Whereas the twentieth century could be described as the age of the splitting of atoms and the creation of the digital bits...
THE LATEST
The Study Station Nobody Sells You
It's 1 a.m. You're in bed, laptop balanced on a duvet, chin tucked toward your chest like you're reading the fine print...
The Peel Deal: What the Research Actually Says About Apple Season
You're at a farm stand somewhere north of the city in late September. The air smells like cold dirt and cider...
Elderly Care with Empathy: Dr. Anthony Di Cintio on Bringing Back Medical House Calls
An eighty-eight-year-old man stands in his living room. Tired, near the end of his life. He asks his wife for one....
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Why Canadians Need to Pay Attention
Every September, Canadians are asked to turn their attention to one of the country's most lethal — and least understood...
Menopause and Your Heart: What Changes, What Matters, and What to Ask Your Doctor
Heart disease has a reputation problem in Canada: too many people still picture it as a man’s disease. But it remains...
Your Fall Reset: Simple Routines That Help Habits Stick
There's a reason September feels like a second January for so many Canadians. As kids head back to school...
Can Artificial Intelligence Restore Empathy to Medicine? A Review of Eric J. Topol’s “Deep Medicine”
Past the Keyboard: How Deep Learning and the "Gift of Time" Can Heal Shallow Healthcare in Canada...
Your Winter Immunity Game Plan
As days shorten and Canadians retreat indoors, cold and flu season starts its annual comeback: the office cough, the school...
Healthy Aging: Why Strength Training Is a Cornerstone of Bone Density
As Canadians live longer, the conversation around healthy aging is shifting away from simply adding years to life...
Blue Light Glasses: Fact or Fiction for Better Sleep?
As Canadians spend more time than ever staring at screens—with 72% clocking over 8 hours daily on digital devices...